Gaggenau VR 230 Owner's manual

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Table of Contents

Use and care manual

9 Safety Definitions 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Fire Safety 3

Cooking Safety 4

Burn Prevention 5

Child Safety 5

Cleaning Safety 6

Proper Installation and Maintenance 6

Proposition 65 Warning 7

Causes of damage 8

Environmental protection 8

Energy saving tips 8

Getting to know your appliance 9

Electric grill 9

Display on the illuminated ring 9

Accessories 9

Special accessories 9

Before using the appliance for the first time 10

Cleaning the appliance 10

Preparing the grill 10

Heating the grill 10

Operating the appliance 11

Turning on 11

Turning off 11

Residual heat display 11

Overheating protection 11

Safety shut-off 11

Table of settings and tips 12

Tips for cooking and roasting 12

Cleaning and maintenance 13

Cleaning the appliance 13

Faults – What to Do? 15

Customer Service 16

Additional information on products, accessories,

replacement parts and services can be found at

www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop

www.gaggenau.com/zz/store

9 Safety Definitions

Safety Definitions

9 WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may

occur as a result of non-observance of this

warning.

9 CAUTION

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may

occur as a result of non-observance of this

warning.

NOTICE

This indicates that damage to the appliance or property

may occur as a result of non-compliance with this

advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or

tips.

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9 WARNING

When properly cared for, your new

appliance has been designed to be

safe and reliable. Read all

instructions carefully before use.

These precautions will reduce the

risk of burns, electric shock, fire,

and injury to persons. When using

kitchen appliances, basic safety

precautions must be followed,

including those in the following

pages.

Fire Safety

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper

or cloth to come in contact with a hot

surface element, burner or grate. Do not

allow pans to boil dry.

If the cooktop is near a window, forced air

vent or fan, be certain that flammable

materials such as window coverings do

not blow over or near the burners or

elements. They could catch on fire.

Always have a working smoke detector

near the kitchen.

Never leave the cooktop unattended when

in use. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers may ignite.

9 WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A

GREASE FIRE:

1. Never leave surface units

unattended at high settings.

Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Heat oils slowly on low or medium

settings.

2. Always turn hood ON when

cooking at high heat or when

flambéing food (i.e. Crepes

Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,

Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

3. Clean ventilating fans frequently.

Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on fan or filter.

4. Use proper pan size. Always use

cookware appropriate for the size

of the surface element.

In the event that personal clothing or hair

catches fire, drop and roll immediately to

extinguish flames.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher

available, nearby, highly visible and easily

accessible near the appliance.

Smother flames from food fires other than

grease fires with baking soda. Never use

water on cooking fires.

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9 WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY

TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A

GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-

fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal

tray, then turn off the burner. BE

CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.

If the flames do not go out

immediately, EVACUATE AND

CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN

– You may be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including

wet dishcloths or towels – a

violent steam explosion will result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

– You know you have a Class ABC

extinguisher, and you already

know how to operate it.

– The fire is small and contained

in the area where it started.

– The fire department is being

called.

– You can fight the fire with your

back to an exit.

Whenever possible, do not operate the

ventilation system during a cooktop fire.

However, do not reach through fire to turn

it off.

Cooking Safety

9 WARNING

Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this

manual. NEVER use this appliance

as a space heater to heat or warm

the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning and

overheating the appliance. Never use

the appliance for storage.

9 WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or

passages in the oven bottom or

cover an entire rack with materials

such as aluminum foil. Doing so

blocks air flow through the oven and

may cause carbon monoxide

poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may

also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

Only close the appliance cover once

the appliance has cooled down.

Never turn on the appliance with the

appliance cover closed. Don't set

down food on appliance cover or use

it for keeping food warm.

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Burn Prevention

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR

AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may

be hot even though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units may become hot

enough to cause burns. During and after

use, do not touch, or let clothing,

potholders, or other flammable materials

contact surface units or areas near units

until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Among these areas are the cooktop and

areas facing the cooktop.

Do not heat or warm unopened food

containers. Build-up of pressure may

cause the container to burst and cause

injury.

Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces may result in

burns from steam. Do not let potholder

touch hot heating elements. Do not use a

towel or other bulky cloth.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at

high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.

Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,

Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

Use high heat settings on the cooktop

only when necessary. To avoid bubbling

and splattering, heat oil slowly, on no

more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is

capable of causing extreme burns and

injury.

Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

Secure all loose garments, etc., before

beginning. Tie long hair so that it does

not hang loose, and do not wear loose-

fitting clothing or hanging garments, such

as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling

sleeves.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

If the appliance cover (VD) is fitted:

do not close the appliance cover

until the appliance has cooled down

completely. Do not operate the

appliance with the cover closed. Do

not use the appliance cover for

placing objects or for keeping things

warm.

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use

the appliance, it is the responsibility of

the parents or legal guardians to ensure

that they are instructed in safe practices

by qualified persons.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,

sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,

especially a door, warming drawer, or

storage drawer. This can damage the

appliance, and the unit may tip over,

potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this

appliance unless closely supervised by

an adult. Children and pets should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where

the appliance is in use. They should never

be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether

or not the appliance is in use.

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9 CAUTION

Items of interest to children should

not be stored in an appliance, in

cabinets above an appliance or on

the backsplash. Children climbing

on an appliance to reach items could

be seriously injured.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still

hot. Some cleaners produce noxious

fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet

clothes and sponges can cause burns

from steam.

Do not use steam cleaners to clean the

appliance.

Do not soak removable heating elements -

Heating elements should never be

immersed in water.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for

easy reference.

This appliance must be properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet.

Refer to Installation Instructions for

details.

This appliance is intended for normal

family household use only. It is not

approved for outdoor use. See the

Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If

you have any questions, contact the

manufacturer.

Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,

vapors, flammables or nonfood products

in or near this appliance. It is specifically

designed for use when heating or

cooking food. The use of corrosive

chemicals in heating or cleaning will

damage the appliance and could result in

injury.

Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls

are in place - Absence of these bowls or

pans during cooking may subject wiring

or components underneath to damage.

9 WARNING

Failure to operate knobs properly

may result in personal injury and

damage to the appliance.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not

working properly, or if it has been

damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not cook on a broken cooktop.

Cleaning solutions and spillovers may

create a risk of electric shock.

Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically

recommended in this manual. Refer all

servicing to a factory authorized service

center.

To avoid electrical shock hazard, before

servicing the appliance, switch power off

at the service panel and lock the panel to

prevent the power from being switched

on accidentally.

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Malfunction

Always set control knobs to the zero

position when the appliance is not in

operation.

Proposition 65 Warning:

This product may contain a chemical

known to the State of California, which

can cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Therefore, the packaging of your product

may bear the following label as required

by California:

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en-us Causes of damage

Causes of damage

NOTICE

Damage to device through inappropriate accessories

Only use the designated original accessories. Don't use

grill trays or aluminum foil. This damages the grill shelf.

Environmental protection

In this section, you can find information about saving

energy and disposing of the appliance.

Energy saving tips

▯ Stop the heating appliance when it reaches the

required temperature.

▯ If you are preparing small amounts of food, use the

option to switch on the front or the rear grill element

only.

▯ Switch to a lower grill setting in good time.

▯ Select the appropriate ongoing grill setting. You will

waste energy if you select an ongoing grill setting that

is too high.

▯ Use the residual heat of the grill. For longer cooking

times, switch the appliance off 5–10 minutes before

the end of the cooking time.

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Getting to know your appliance en-us

Getting to know your appliance

Electric grill

Display on the illuminated ring

The control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring that

indicates a number of statuses and functions.

Accessories

As standard, your device comes with the following

accessories:

Special accessories

You can order the following accessories from your

specialist dealer:

Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer

assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the

accessories.

( Wire rack and frame

0 Control knob for the rear grill element:

Grill settings 1-9

g Connecting the grill elements

8 Control knob for the front grill element

Grill settings 1-9

g Connecting the grill elements

@ Lava stones

H Lava stone container

P Grease drip tray

X Grill element

Display Meaning

Û Off Appliance OFF

Ú Lit orange Appliance ON

Ú Lit white but gradually

changing to orange

Appliance ON heat-up

indicator

Ú Slowly flashing orange Appliance OFF residual

heat indicator

ˆ Flashing orange and

white alternately

Safety shut-off, power

failure

Lava stones

Cleaning brush

LV 030 000 Lava stones (replacement)

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en-us Before using the appliance for the first time

Before using the appliance for the first

time

Before using the appliance for the first time

In this section, you can find out what you must do

before using your appliance to prepare food for the first

time. Read the safety information before you start.

Cleaning the appliance

Before using the appliance and accessory parts for the

first time, clean them thoroughly with lukewarm soapy

water.

Preparing the grill

1. Insert the grease drip tray.

2. Correctly insert the lava stone tray. The recesses in

the lava stone tray correspond to the recesses in the

base of the appliance.

3. Remove the lava stones from the film and place them

in the lava stone tray.

4. Fold both grill elements downwards. The grill

elements must lie flat.

5. Put the wire rack in place. Position the wire rack so

that the feet of the wire rack fit into the recesses in

the lava stone tray. Ensure that the wire rack is lying

flat.

6. Put the frame in place. Ensure that the frame is lying

flat and that the distance between the frame and the

wire rack is the same all round.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

The appliance parts become hot during operation.

Only operate the grill when the frame and wire rack

inserted correctly.

Heating the grill

Heat the grill for a few minutes at grill setting 9. This will

get rid of the new-appliance smell and any contamination.

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Operating the appliance

Turning on

The frame is cooler than the wire rack during operation.

Only use the surface of the wire rack for grilling.

The two grill elements can be controlled separately. This

means that you can grill foods that require different

temperatures at the same time. If required, you can

connect the two grill elements together and set the same

grill setting at the same time for both of them.

Push in the other control knob and turn it to the required

grill setting. The illuminated ring lights up white. If you do

not want to cook over the entire grill zone, switch on the

front or rear grill element only.

The illuminated ring dims from white to orange while the

appliance is heating up. An audible signal sounds when

the set temperature has been reached. The preheating

phase at grill setting 9 takes approximately 10 minutes.

Connecting the grill elements

Push in any control knob and turn it to the ª symbol. Push

in the other control knob and turn it to the required grill

setting. Both grill elements are now at this grill setting.

Turning off

Turn the control knobs to position 0. The indicator light

goes out.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

The appliance will remain hot for a long time even

after you switch it off. Do not touch the appliance

while the residual heat indicator is flashing.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

Only close the appliance cover once the appliance

has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with

the appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on

appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.

Residual heat display

After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on

the control knob slowly flashes orange until the appliance

has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch. Do not

touch the appliance while the residual heat indicator is

flashing.

Overheating protection

In the event of overheating, the appliance automatically

turns off the grill heating elements in order to protect the

countertop and cabinets. After the appliance has

sufficiently cooled down, turn it back on.

Safety shut-off

For your protection, the appliance is equipped with a

safety shut-off. Any kind of heating will be switched off

after 4 hours if the appliance controls are not used

during this time. The heating element will also remain off

after a power failure. The illuminated ring on the control

knob flashes orange and white alternately.

Turn the control knob to 0. You will now be able to start

the appliance again as usual.

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en-us Table of settings and tips

Table of settings and tips

Tips for cooking and roasting

▯ The values given in the table of settings are only a

guide; you may need more or less heat depending on

the type and state of the food.

▯ Heat the appliance to the required temperature. The

illuminated ring lights up white. The illuminated ring

dims from white to orange while the appliance is

heating up. An audible signal sounds when the set

temperature has been reached.

▯ Always preheat the grill. The intense heat radiation

enables a crust to form quickly and prevents meat

juice from escaping.

▯ Before grilling, you can coat or marinate the food in

heat-resistant oil (e.g. peanut oil). This improves the

flavor. Take care not to use too much oil/marinade,

otherwise this could cause flames to form or generate

lots of smoke.

▯ Do not salt the meat before grilling. Otherwise soluble

nutrients and meat juice may escape.

▯ Place the food to be grilled directly on the wire rack.

Do not use aluminum foil or grill trays.

▯ Only turn the items on the grill over when they lift off

the wire rack easily. If meat sticks to the grill, the

fibres are destroyed and meat juice escapes.

Food Grill setting Grilling time Comments

Meat and poultry

Beef steak, medium,

¾"–1¼" (2–3 cm)

8 3–4 mins each side The steak is medium when meat juice can be

seen on the surface.

Veal cutlet, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6 mins each side

Kebab skewers,

3½ oz (100 g) each

6– 7 15–20 mins Turn several times.

Lamb cutlet, rare, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6 mins each side

Pork neck steak, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6–8 mins each side

Grilled sausage,

1½–3½ oz (50–100 g)

6– 7 10–20 mins Turn several times.

Hamburger, ½" (1 cm) 6– 7 12–15 mins

Turkey steaks, ¾" (2 cm) 6– 7 12–15 mins

Chicken wings,

3½ oz (100 g) each

6– 7 15–20 mins Turn several times.

Fish and seafood

King prawns 7 5–12 mins Use shell-on prawns, raw or cooked.

Lobster, precooked 8 7–15 mins

Salmon steak, 1¼" (3 cm) 6 10–15 mins

Tuna steak, 1¼" (3 cm) 6– 7 7–10 mins

Fish fillet, ¾" (2 cm) 6 6–8 mins e.g. herring or halibut

Trout, whole, 7 oz (200 g) 7 12–15 mins Coat the trout with oil to prevent the skin stick-

ing to the wire rack.

Side dishes

Vegetables 5 10–15 mins e.g. sliced zucchini and aubergine, quartered

peppers

Mushroom caps 6 4–6 mins

Fruit

(e.g. peach or pear halves)

5 5–10 mins each

side

Keeping warm 1 –2 Ensure that the wire rack is not too hot to keep

food warm.

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▯ Do not pierce the meat while grilling it, otherwise

meat juice may escape.

▯ Cured meat such as ham and smoked pork chops are

not suitable for grilling. This can produce a compound

that is harmful to health.

▯ Score chops on the bones and in fatty layers several

times so that they do not curl up.

▯ Remove fatty layers after grilling rather than before,

otherwise the meat loses juice and flavor.

▯ Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if

you baste it towards the end of the grilling time with

butter, salted water or orange juice.

▯ Fruit can be seasoned to taste after grilling with

honey, maple syrup or lemon juice.

▯ You can parboil vegetables that take a long time to

cook (e.g. corn on the cob) before placing them on the

grill.

▯ Grill fillets of fish on the skin side first. Coat the skin

with oil to prevent it sticking to the wire rack.

▯ Serve grilled food hot. If you keep it warm it will go

tough.

Cleaning and maintenance

9 WARNING

Risk of burns!

The appliance grows hot during operation. Let

appliance cool down prior to cleaning.

9 WARNING

Risk of electrical shock!

Moisture entering the appliance can cause an

electrical shock. Don't use a high-pressure cleaner

or steam cleaner.

NOTICE

Surface damage

Do not use these cleaning agents

▯ Caustic or corrosive cleaners

▯ Oven cleaners

▯ Cleaners that are caustic, contain chlorine or are

aggressive

▯ Cleaners containing large proportions of alcohol

▯ Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or

scourers

If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance,

wipe it off immediately with water.

Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using

them.

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled

down. This will prevent residues from being burnt on.

Residues that have been burnt-on several times can be

difficult to remove.

Do not scrape burnt-on residues. Instead, leave them to

soak in water and washing-up liquid.

Remove the wire rack and fold the heating elements

upwards. Remove the lava stone tray and the lava stones.

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en-us Cleaning and maintenance

Appliance

part/

surface

Recommended cleaning

Wire rack and

frame

Remove heavy soling with the cleaning

brush. Soak the wire rack in the sink.

Clean using the cleaning brush and

washing-up liquid and dry thoroughly.

For heavy soiling, use our grill clean-

ing gel (article number 00311761).

You can also clean the wire rack and

the frame in the dishwasher. This may

cause the wire rack and the frame to

become lighter in colour. This does

not affect its usability.

Stainless steel

tray

Apply washing-up liquid with a soft,

damp cloth; dry with a soft cloth.

Leave stubborn dirt to soak.

For heavy soiling, use our stainless

steel cleaner (article no. 00311499) or

grill cleaning gel (article no.

00311761).

Lava stone tray Remove the lava stones. Clean the

lava stone tray in a sink of water and

washing-up liquid using a scrubbing

brush; dry with a soft cloth. Leave

stubborn dirt to soak or remove it

using our grill cleaning gel

(article no. 00311761).

Lava stones Replace the lava stones when they

have turned black. This means that the

lava stones are saturated with fat,

which may generate a lot of smoke or

ignite during operation.

You can obtain compatible lava stones

from your specialist dealer

(article no. LV 030 000).

Grease drip

tray

Clean in the dishwasher.

Control panel Soapy water – the cloth must not be

too wet. Dry with a soft cloth.

If acidic substances (e.g. vinegar,

ketchup, mustard, marinades) are

spilled on the control panel, remove

them immediately.

Control knobs The soapy cloth must not be too wet.

Dry with a soft cloth.

9 CAUTION

Damage to the appliance

Do not detach the control knobs

to clean them.

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Faults – What to Do?

9 WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only

be carried out by an authorized servicer. If the

appliance is not functioning properly, unplug the

power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

Contact Customer Support.

Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the

notes in the table before calling customer service.

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Disruption Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not work The plug is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the mains

Faulty fuse Check in the fuse box to make sure that the

fuse for the appliance is in working order

Power failure Check whether other kitchen appliances are

working

The appliance does not heat up and

the illuminated ring is lit white

Demo mode is activated Deactivate demo mode:

1. Turn all the control knobs to 0. Unplug the

appliance from the mains for 30 seconds

(switch off the household fuse or the cir-

cuit breaker in the fuse box).

2. Reconnect the appliance. Turn any of the

control knobs one position anti-clockwise

within 3 minutes. All the illuminated rings

light up white.

3. Turn the control knob three positions

clockwise.

4. Turn the control knob back to 0. Two audi-

ble signals confirm that demo mode has

been deactivated.

The appliance does not heat up and

the illuminated ring is lit white

Overheating protection The appliance itself switches off the grill heat-

ing element in order to protect the appliance

and the fitted unit. Once the appliance is cool

enough, it will switch the grill heating element

on again. It can take up to 45 minutes to cool

down.

The appliance switches itself off

while in use; the illuminated ring

flashes orange and white alternately

Safety switch off:

The controls on the appliance

have not been used for a long

time

Turn the control knob to 0, then switch it back

on (if you wish to continue using the appli-

ance)

The appliance remains off after a

power failure

Turn the control knob to 0, then switch it back

on (if you wish to continue using the appli-

ance)

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Customer Service

If your appliance needs repairs, our Customer Service is

there for you. We work hard to help solve problems

quickly and without unnecessary service calls, getting

your appliance back up and running correctly in the least

amount of time possible.

When you call, please indicate the product number

(E-Nr.) and serial number (FD-Nr.) so that we can support

you in a qualified manner. You will find the data plate with

these numbers on the bottom of the appliance. To avoid

having to search when you need it, you can enter your

appliance data and the Customer Service telephone

number here.

Please read the use and care instructions provided with

your appliance. Failure to do so may result in an error in

using the appliance resulting in unnecessary service

calls, which may not be covered by the warranty.

9 WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only

be carried out by an authorized servicer. If the

appliance is not functioning properly, unplug the

power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

Contact Customer Support.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the

enclosed customer service list.

To book a service visit and product advice

E-Nr. FD-Nr.

Customer Service O

USA 877 442 4436

toll-free

CANADA 877 442 4436

toll-free

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